The 'Special Snowflake' meme originated from the 1996 novel and 1999 film 'Fight Club', which famously deconstructed the idea of individual exceptionalism. The term eventually migrated into internet slang, becoming a common pejorative for people perceived as having an inflated sense of uniqueness or being overly sensitive to criticism. Visually, the meme often utilizes actual snowflake imagery or ironic portraits to mock the 'participation trophy' culture. Today, it serves as a staple in digital discourse, used to call out perceived fragility or the demand for special treatment in various social and political spheres.